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Silkworth, Pennsylvania
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 Silkworth, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Silkworth, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Township | Lehman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 820 |
| • Density | 214.5/sq mi (82.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18621
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Silkworth is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Silkworth is located in Lehman Township, which is part of Luzerne County. In 2010, about 820 people lived in Silkworth.
Where Is Silkworth Located?
Silkworth is found at specific geographic coordinates: 41°16′20″N 76°5′10″W / 41.27222°N 76.08611°W. This means it's at 41 degrees, 16 minutes, 20 seconds North latitude and 76 degrees, 5 minutes, 10 seconds West longitude.
The community sits along Pennsylvania Route 29. It is on the western side of Lake Silkworth. Silkworth is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of the city of Nanticoke.
How Big Is Silkworth?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Silkworth covers a total area of about 3.8 square miles (9.9 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is water. This means about 11% of Silkworth's total area is covered by water, mainly from Lake Silkworth.
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